Tag: mindset
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Congratulations: years of living in Germany without German have actually prepared you to learn it
You’ve lived in Germany for years with only a few basic German phrases. What’s the point of starting to learn now? It’s the eternal question for many foreigners in Germany. And the answer is not only that it’s never too late, but that your timing is perfect! Here’s the call to action you didn’t think…
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Two years in Germany: how German became my antidote to chaos
This month marks my two-year anniversary of living in Germany. Life as a foreigner isn’t always easy, so we do what we can to keep our head above water, especially in these chaotic times. Here’s how German has been my antidote to chaos since my arrival in German in 2024.
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9 thought-terminating clichés about language learning and how to respond to them
Sick of people spouting the same old rubbish to you? Or do you catch yourself using clichés to excuse yourself from continuing your learning? Here are 9 thought-terminating clichés on language learning and how to deal with them.
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Language learning trauma: why people trash our language skills and why it hurts so much
“I thought you were good at languages?”…”That’s not how you say it”…”I can’t understand you!” Why do people trash our language skills with reckless abandon? And why does it hurt so much? Find out why here.
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Why am I struggling to learn my partner’s native language?: 8 obstacles and how to overcome them
Tired of strangers asking you whether you speak your partner’s language? Or your parents-in-law asking you whether you’ve learnt anything yet? Here are 8 reasons why you just can’t seem to get past that early stage of learning.
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Which language is easiest to learn? Comparing French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese as a native English speaker
If you want to learn a Latin language, but haven’t decided which one, it’s always useful to know what you’re getting yourself into from the offset. Find out what to expect here.
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How I went from A2 Spanish to landing a Spanish-speaking job in 6 months
Do you feel like you’re just trudging along and are starting to wonder whether you’ll ever reach fluency in Spanish? You’re not alone, but there is a way out!
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3 incredibly common barriers that are making you think you lack the language gene, and how to overcome them
There is no scientific evidence of a language gene; instead, it’s a product of our circumstances in monolingual cultures. Find out how to ditch these unhelpful barriers here.
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How I reached C1 French in 3 months after 21 years of struggling
Do you feel like you’re just trudging along and are starting to wonder whether you’ll ever reach fluency in French? You’re not alone, but there is a way out!
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Why you should cultivate an alter ego in your target language and how to do it
There are many benefits to cultivating a new “you” in your target language, for your learning and to boost your emotional intelligence. Find out how here.
